Amazing Surf and Yoga Retreat Morocco

Practice yoga at sunrise and sunset, learn to surf in clear waters and stay in relaxing accommodation. Eat delicious, healthy and nutritious Moroccan cuisine. Explore a vibrant culture in glorious weather. Spend time with good people and feel like you’re at your best. From the moment you arrive you will be welcomed into the relaxing vibe. Our Yoga retreats are designed for all yogis and we offer lessons and coaching for all levels of surfers so come and give surfing a try! It doesn't matter whether you're a beginner or well experienced in yoga and surfing, this retreat is just for you! You will enjoy ocean view yoga spaces and will be served delicious Moroccan cuisine. Make the most of your free time relaxing on a hammam. Come and join this surf and yoga retreat and experience surfing and yoga in Morocco with a fun, experienced, and professional team ready to take you to an unforgettable Moroccan adventure.

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During this surf camp, you will be staying in Surf Star Morocco with the choice of private room or shared room. You will be in the ultimate Moroccan surf camp location! Surf spots such as Taghazout Bay, k17, hash point, panoramas, anchor point, and killer point can be seen from your rooftop terrace! Check the surf from the balcony in the mornings, as you enjoy a wholesome breakfast served with delicious fresh coffee, tea, juices/smoothies, fresh local breads, delicious fruits and other tasty Berbere specialties.

Enjoy our surf house accommodation offering fantastic berbere inspired contemporary designs and cosy comfortable beds! We are confident you will enjoy the spectacular ocean views across the coastline of Tamraght and Taghazout. Relax and enjoy the oceanic views from our balcony as the sun sets over the majestic Moroccan surf villages. Soak up the good vibes of a friendly, efficient and welcoming team creating an atmosphere which allows you to really relax and be yourself.

A welcoming friendly atmosphere with an optional social night out each week

10 minute walk to the beach, restaurants and massage hammam

30 minutes from Agadir City and Paradise Valley in the Atlas Mountains

Surf Star Morocco Yoga and Surfing in Morocco Program

Yoga

Surf Star have created the Surf Yoga Retreats with you in mind. Experience revitalizing Vinyasa flow sequences, relaxing Hatha poses and dynamic Ashtanga classes. Fueled by our passion for making people feel at their best, our yoga classes’ compliment the days surf sessions by stretching out worked out arms, lower backs and shoulders. Our teachers are experienced, qualified and specifically selected for their uplifting and inspiring approaches to the practice of yoga. Whether you are a yoga teacher looking for an escape in the sunshine, or a total beginner, everyone is welcome to enjoy yoga at Surf Star’s unique and active retreats.

About the Yoga setting

Berber Morocco offers one of the brightest, friendliest cultures in the world. Locals have created an art out of relaxing with friends, drinking mint tea and living a stress -free life. Add the fun, energizing and laidback surfer’s lifestyle to that mix and you will find yourself in Tamraght and Taghazout in our brand new surf camp, the perfect location for your Surf Yoga Retreat! Yoga classes take place on our rooftop terrace – the spectacular ocean view is instantly calming and as the sun sets the colours of the sky are reflected across the ocean waves. Our stunningly beautiful ocean view terrace shows a 180° view over 6 surf spots and the beautiful Atlas Mountains. Sunset Yoga Session will take place on the rooftop terrace overlooking the spectacular views of the ocean and incredible Moroccan sunset.

Morning surfing lesson

The groups are split between beginner and intermediate lessons, and a surf guiding crew. When you have your equipment, your surf instructors will drive you in search of the perfect waves with good music for the journey! As there are around 20 local surf spots you will explore the local coastline at surf spots near and far. We also do surf trips sometimes across the coast to other surf villages to get you to the best waves! The morning session includes a 2/3hour Surf Lesson with individual and group tuition for those on the Surf Lesson Package.

Afternoon surfing lesson

The surf lessons crew have the afternoon free to keep surfing or to hang out. The group may also move depending always on where the best waves are that day. The surf guiding crew usually head to a different spot or 2 to surf a selection of surf spots.

Beginners surf lesson

Riding a wave is one of the best feelings in the world! And there is no better place to learn than at a surf school with daily lessons, experienced qualified staff, and fun people to share the experience with! This package is aimed at guests who have not surfed before or have tried it once or twice. You will learn about rips, tides, and surfers’ etiquette. The sky is the limit.

The easygoing, friendly, and hardworking surf instructors use a mix of group and individual feedback to give you the tuition you need to have fun and progress your surf skills. When back at the surf camp Surf Star Morocco even takes the time to give you photo or video feedback sessions so that you get the very best surf lessons in Morocco and the most out of your surf camp experience.

What you will learn:

Beach safety and about surf equipment

Positioning yourself correctly both on the surfboard and in the ocean

How to paddle, pop up, and ride your first wave in the broken white water waves

How to get out back to the green unbroken waves and ride them in to the beach

How to play with speed and turn in both directions

Rips, tides and surfers etiquette

Intermediate surf lesson

The intermediate surf package is designed for surfers who need a flexible mix of surf lessons and surf guiding. Experience cruising down the Moroccan coastline with good music and group of like minded surfers in search for the perfect ride! If you already know surfing basics and can catch green unbroken waves then this is the package for you. With a mix of video and photo feedback sessions, surf lessons and surf guiding; the intermediate surfer can gain personal feedback, tips and tuition without being out of their depth or stuck in a rut.

The highly experienced, qualified and super fun surf instructors will do all they can to ensure that your surf technique, water confidence and surf style improves. Our surf guides have unbeatable local knowledge of where and when to take you surfing and will show you cultural extras to add something unique to your surf adventure!

What you will learn:

Learn more about surfing safety, rips and tides

Improve your timing, positioning and take off

Improve or learn to play more with speed and perfect your turns

Improve your paddle technique and how to get out the back

Learn how to/how to improve your bottom turn, cutback and other maneuvers

Progress to surfing a variety of surfboards including NSP, mini mal, longboard, short board, fish, gun and hybrid.

To surf a variety of surf spots including beach brakes, point breaks and reefs.

Advanced surf lesson

Surf from dusk till dawn, eat delicious food, stay in relaxing surf house accommodation and explore the incredible Moroccan Berbere Culture. Set in the perfect location you will be able to check the surf from your balcony.

The advanced surf guiding package offers the chance for established surfers who have the ability to surf point breaks and reef breaks, daily surf guiding and photo or video feedback by experienced local surfers who are committed to the search of the perfect ride.

The qualified surf guides know the area and culture ‘like the back of their hand’ and are committed to getting you to the best waves of the day every day. Imagine cruising across the Moroccan coastline with the music playing, the sun shining and the swell pumping. Maybe you’ll drive past a herd of camels or a bunch of goats climbing trees. Experience one of the most surprising and vibrant cultures this planet has to offer.

Sample daily schedule

07:30 | Morning Yoga Session

08:30 | Breakfast

09:30 | Surfing lesson

13:30 | Lunch

14:30 | Surfing lesson

17:30 | Return to chill out at the surf camp.

18:30 | Sunset Yoga Session on the rooftop terrace

20:30 | Dinner

Lage

Surf Star Morocco is based in the traditional, beautiful and friendly Berbere village of Tamraght in Agadir, Morocco. Offering a mix of surf camps, local Berbere families, and juxtaposed colorful buildings. Just a 15-minute stroke from Taghazout’s most consistent surf spots devils rock, banana point, and Taghazout Bay, the ocean is never far from view at the most fun and friendliest surf camp Morocco has to offer! Local shops are right around the corner as well as local ocean view cafes and hang-outs.

Surf Star Morocco is located centrally to Morocco’s finest waves and offers a surf team with unbeatable local knowledge, experience, and cultural understanding. With beautiful weather all year round, a coastline of surf spots, and spots for all levels, Morocco is considered one of the world’s ultimate surf destinations.

Surf Star Morocco recognizes the need to eat healthy hearty meals when exercising so dinners are served as a buffet each evening on the ocean view terrace after yoga. Enjoy a tasty selection of breakfast plates includes local fresh fruits, yogurts, and healthy smoothies.

Let Surf Star Morocco know if you are vegetarian or has other dietary requirements. Surf Star Morocco’s in-house chef Brahim prepares a variety of really delicious vegetarian Moroccan style meals so we are confident that you will be full and satisfied.

Breakfast

Each morning, you will be served big tasty breakfast with something different each day including a mix of smoothies, juices, fresh fruit, fresh coffee, teas, fresh local breads still warm from the bakery, Berbere local treats, jams and spreads, cereals, pancakes, yogurts and more.

Lunch

A nutritious and tasty lunch is served as a picnic at the beach with salads or sandwiches, fresh fruits, snacks and bottled water as you relax under the surf star sun umbrellas. We also take you to selected local cafes for Tagine lunches from time to time to show you where the locals eat.

Dinner

A delicious Moroccan Dinner is served 6 days per week overlooking the stars and the ocean with views across the Taghazout and Tamraght surf villages. A mixture of mouthwatering cuisine is served from our in-house chefs including fresh vegetables, local meats and seafood, traditional tagines, freshly prepared couscous dishes, BBQs, soups, and sweet deserts always served with fresh mint tea. After dinner enjoy video and photo feedback sessions, chilled social nights and the occasional beach party.

Freizeitaktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten (optional)

Experience Gadir shopping, marina, and nightlife

Surf Star Morocco is 20 to 30 minutes’ drive or bus ride away from Agadir where you will find nightlife, shops, restaurants, and a beautiful beach and Marina. Agadir has the largest souk or else known as Moroccan market in the area as well as some awesome night life.

Go to Banana Village Aourir

Surf Star Morocco is a three-minute drive from Banana Village where you will find local friendly shops where you can buy Berbere Tagines, plates, lamps, and much more. Enjoy the Wednesday souk market, the café culture and take in the culture shock.

Go to Essaouira

Artsy, interesting, and beautiful. Surf Star Morocco is three hours’ drive or coach from Essaouira, a beautiful blue and white fishing town with a large wind surfing culture. This town is great for artists as it is filled with galleries, tasteful shops, and stunningly beautiful. Surf Star Morocco can arrange your trip there for you as well as accommodation. Just ask the team!

Go to Marrakech

Experience the amazing city of Marrakech. Just a three-hour coach journey away, you will be able to see the buzzing souk markets, snake charmers, and discover more of Morocco’s incredible culture. Let Surf Star Morocco know and they will help you arrange your trip and your accommodation there.

Go to Taghazout

Taghazout is a funky and cool little surf and fishing village just five minutes away. World famous for surfers, Taghazout offers cafes, restaurants, and little shops. You may also see wandering goats in the streets so get ready for some culture shock.

Paradise Valley Atlas Mountains

Legend says that Paradise Valley in the Atlas Mountains holds special healing powers. Relax, feel amazing, and discover a magical place. A 30 to 40 minutes’ drive away from the surf camp, is the beautiful paradise valley. The peaceful Berbere Mountains will melt away any stress as you experience natural beauty.

Quad biking and horse riding

Experience riding a horse along the sandy beach at sunset! Feel like a film star enjoying the freedom. If you are looking for an incredible experience, you can book these activities with Surf Star Morocco either when you are here or before. Surf Star Morocco offers quad biking for the adrenaline junkies. Both activities take place close to the Surf Camp Morocco.

The Berbere culture

At Surf Star, they gives you surf holidays with a difference. Not only do they offer experienced surf guiding and tuition to take your surfing to the next level, they will also go that extra mile and bring you a cultural experience you will never forget! More than just a surf holiday, with Surf Star Morocco, you will discover Moroccan culture, famous for its outstanding hospitality, brilliant weather, and mint tea.

Whether you will be surfing Morocco’s vibrant green waves, enjoying surf yoga, or hanging out at the surf camp with a beer, it is all up to you. Come and enjoy the experience of surfing in Morocco the brilliant weather, bright green waves, and outstanding hospitality. Stay at Surf Star Morocco’s surf camp to explore the wonderful Berbere culture.

Morocco is a friendly and vibrant culture with a love for drinking mint tea, sharing tagines, and hanging out with friends. For an amazing cultural experience which opens your mind and simulates the senses, book your surf holiday with Surf Star Morocco! Whether you just want to surf in Morocco all day or experience more activities there is something for everyone.

Spa Behandlungen

Close to the Surf Camp Morocco we have an incredible Hammam, Salon and Massage Parlour. Get ready to be pampered from head to toe. A Hammam is a skin scrum which melts stress and gets your skin to glow. Its quite a cultural experience but well worth it! Massages are given with Argan Oil an amazing nut oil which is know throughout the world for its healing properties. Treatments are available at an additional cost.

Use of blocks, straps, and mats available anytime you wish to practice

Use of surfboard and wet suit

Organised social night out

Beautiful ocean view yoga spaces overlooking the ocean

Agadir airport or bus station arrival transfer

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Agadir airport or bus station departure transfer

Dinner on Friday

Optional activities

Anreise

Arrival by plane

Agadir is the closest airport, just 45 minutes drive from the surf house. Marrakech is the second closest airport which takes 3 or 3.5hours coach ride to Agadir on CTM or Supratours bus services and then a 25 minutes taxi to the surf camp. Most European airlines fly to Agadir or Marrakech.

To book an Agadir Airport pick up, please send your arrival details to Surf Star Morocco including your flight number, airline name and time of arrival to Agadir Airport. Surf Star Morocco will pick you up from the arrivals area of Agadir Airport with a Surf Star Morocco sign and their driver will bring you directly to the house. Feel free to ask your driver to stop to collect alcohol as there are no local bars but you can drink at the surf camp.

To book an Agadir bus station pick up, please email Surf Star Morocco with your bus name and time of arrival. Their driver will collect you from the point where you exit the coach with a Surf Star Morocco sign.

If you choose to fly into Marrakech Airport, from there get a taxi to either bus station: CTM or Supratours. Here you can get a ticket for the next bus to Agadir. If the buses are full at one bus station you can easily get a taxi to the other. Find out your estimated time of arrival and then contact Surf Star Morocco, which will then arrange for a taxi to pick you up where you exit the bus in Agadir Bus Station.